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Desktop Support Engineer (1st / 2nd line) Newcastle onsite to £35k 12 month FTC Are you a bright, ambitious technologist? You could be progressing your career at a global MSP on client site for a growing Investment Management consultancy based in Newcastle. As a Desktop Support Engineer you'll provide 1st line support in line with SLAs, your responsibilities will encompass hardware deployment (PCs, laptops, phones), hardware repairs and replacements, inventory management, software installations, office moves and AV support. You'll have varied and interesting role with lots of learning and self development opportunities. Location: You will be based onsite in client offices in Central Newcastle on a fulltime basis (Monday to Friday). The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!). About you: You have commercial experience in a similar support based role You have a strong knowledge of Windows 10 / 11, Office 365 (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive), basic Active Directory and PowerShell scripting skills You have strong desktop troubleshooting skills across hardware and software You have experience of supporting AV systems You have excellent customer facing skills, you're personable, calm and can build working relationships easily What's in it for you: Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, likely to extend Salary to £35k Professional development Apply now or call to find out more about this Desktop Support Engineer (1st / 2nd line) opportunity.

Job Title: HR Business Partner Location: UK (with hybrid/flexible working options) Reports to: Director of HR Business Partnering Contract Length: 12 month FTC About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join the team on a 12 month FTC. This is a high-impact role, positioned to shape and influence the people agenda by acting as a true partner to the leadership team. Working closely with both the business and well-established HR Centres of Expertise (CoEs), you will ensure that strategic HR initiatives are connected, targeted, and deliver real business value. You will play a vital role in translating business strategy into people strategy, connecting the dots across HR disciplines, and driving initiatives that address key challenges and opportunities. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Leadership Team. Provide data-driven insights and thought leadership to influence and shape business decisions from a people perspective. Collaborate with senior leaders to design and execute talent strategies that align with commercial objectives. Leadership Coaching & HRM Support: Coach and develop HR Managers (HRMs) in the region, ensuring they are equipped to support their respective areas effectively. Support senior leaders through individual coaching, helping them build leadership effectiveness and lead high-performing teams. Champion a culture of talent management by embedding career planning and development into regular leadership conversations and team priorities. Talent, Succession & Performance: Lead the delivery of cyclical HR processes including talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management. Ensure career development and internal mobility are front-of-mind in talent discussions, with clear and actionable plans for key talent segments. Partner with the Talent CoE to ensure robust plans are in place to identify, retain, and develop top talent. Reward & Recognition: Partner with the Reward CoE to deliver annual reward processes effectively in-region. Ensure alignment between reward strategies and performance/talent outcomes. CoE Integration & Alignment: Act as the conduit between the business and HR CoEs (Talent, Reward, ER, Recruitment, etc.), ensuring initiatives are aligned to business priorities. Connect the dots across HR functions to ensure a cohesive and impactful approach. Drive Strategic Conversations: Lead conversations that challenge the status quo, focusing on the "big ticket" items that will deliver maximum ROI for people initiatives. Translate business needs into actionable HR strategies with clear success metrics. Cross-Business & Cross-Country Impact: Identify and lead strategic HR projects that span multiple business lines or countries, ensuring scalable solutions that drive regional consistency and impact. Champion collaboration across geographies and functions to tackle shared challenges and accelerate results. HR Functional Evolution: Support the evolution of the HR function by promoting a problem-solving mindset and structured project management approach. Play a key role in enabling HR to shift from transactional delivery to strategic change leadership, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and long-term business value. Experience & Qualifications Proven HR Business Partnering experience within a complex global matrix organisation , ideally supporting senior leadership teams. Demonstrated success in working with HR Centres of Expertise (CoEs) to leverage expertise, data, and tools that address business challenges and deliver measurable impact. Strong track record of coaching and influencing senior leaders , with a focus on leadership effectiveness, talent development, and culture transformation. Comfortable using data and analytics to drive strategic conversations and support decision-making. Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional, cross-country HR projects or initiatives that resulted in scalable, high-impact outcomes. Skilled in delivering HR processes such as Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance and Reward , with a focus on business alignment and ROI. Key Competencies Exceptional communication and presentation skills able to simplify complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strategic and operational agility able to zoom out for big-picture thinking and zoom in to deliver actionable solutions. Curious and solutions-oriented motivated to understand the business and challenge the status quo. Comfortable with ambiguity thrives in dynamic environments with shifting priorities. Data-driven confident using data to shape narrative and support problem solving, but equally skilled at storytelling and engaging diverse audiences. Strong project management skills able to plan, lead, and deliver HR initiatives with clear scope, milestones, stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes. Relationship builder and collaborator connects the dots across teams, geographies, and functions to drive alignment and impact. Change leader mindset embraces transformation, continuous improvement, and building for the future. Please send over your CV s to: (url removed)

Commercial Administrator Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working)Contract Term: 12-Month Fixed Term ContractCompetitive Salary + Flexible Benefits Freedom's Network Services team have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our delivery team in Wakefield on a 12-month fixed term contract. This hybrid role supports the EHV Substation Installation and EHV Overhead Lines projects, working closely with Project Managers and the Operations Director to ensure smooth commercial operations across multiple contracts. You'll play a key role in managing financial processes, supporting procurement activities, and maintaining accurate records to help deliver high-quality infrastructure projects. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Creating and managing new projects within Freedom's financial system. Budget management and monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs). Preparing and presenting monthly applications to clients. Supporting the commercial and financial month-end position. Raising purchase orders and managing procurement for long-lead items. Assisting with general administrative duties and internal/external communications. Supporting the Freedom Works Management System and other IT platforms. Post-audit of commercially completed works. Engaging with delivery team managers on subcontractor and franchisee management. What we're looking for: We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong commercial and administrative skills. Ideally, you'll have: Understanding of the CIS scheme and Reverse Charge VAT (desirable). Strong character and ability to work well within a team. Good IT literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in finance administration (e.g. payroll, accounts payable, credit control, finance assistant) or purchasing/procurement. Experience dealing with high volumes of invoicing. Familiarity with work management systems and purchase order processing. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us : Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.